Design Engineering Manager

100Hires, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Elgin, IL, seeks an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations at the facility. You will guide the team, oversee projects from concept to implementation, and ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to improve products and processes, plus driving continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering).
• 7+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership overseeing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with CAD software, engineering documentation, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Support product design, development, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to optimize operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

CAD proficiency

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering documentation

Project management tools

Job description

One of our manufacturing clients is seeking an experienced and results-driven Design Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations at their facility in Elgin, IL.Pay Rate:$140k - $160kShift:DaysResponsibilities:Lead and manage the engineering team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance developmentOversee engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are metSupport product design, development, and manufacturing process improvementsCollaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to optimize operations and resolve technical challengesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reductionReview and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentationEvaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reliabilityQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field7+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment3+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing engineering teamsStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development, and continuous improvement methodologiesProficiency with CAD software, engineering documentation, and project management toolsYou should be proficient in:CAD Software